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I did not have an increase in the CA 27.29… I had a decrease and I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/308855/

Discussion: Your weight and your CA 27.29 reading

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2020

Hi Sandy, I was diagnosed with TNBC in Feb 2016; stage 1c but grade 3 in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208269/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2019

@oleander My heart aches for all that you have been through. I'm surprised that you oncologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86644/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 16, 2018

When I try to initially scheduled my biopsy on June 2, I called over 12 surgeons...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/904956/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC): Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 2023

A doctor should have told you in advance about the Oncotype, which is now done on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/947799/

Discussion: Anyone else blindsided by oncotype testing?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2023

Hi It's 5 weeks. I have been waiting not 3 and the change to my appointment...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/997955/

Discussion: Waiting for DCIS pathology results: Feeling alot of fear & anxiety

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 15 7:03pm

@gldilli - Thank you for the information. I am not a doctor, but I recommend you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1001187/

Discussion: Anyone experience regional recurrence of stage 1 ER+ BC < 5 years?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 21 11:43am

Wow! We have to be our own best advocates. I'm glad you are doing better. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913714/

Discussion: How can this be?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2023

Thank you, @Kanaazperiera. I'm happy to be part of this forum. I think there's a consideration...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211219/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2018

@chopin51 thank you thank you thank you! Wonderful information and resources that I will definitely be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/764212/

Discussion: Breast cancer spread to lymph nodes. Would you choose chemo?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2022

Hi, I received my diagnoses just over two months ago and joined this group shortly after,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/903139/

Discussion: Newbie & scared

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 27, 2023

Took Anastrozole for 7 months. Side effects: dry skin, dry eyes to the point of blurry...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1005563/

Discussion: Switching AI's

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 29 1:18am

Sending lots of hugs and with the node thickening (not sure size of tumor or your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/957737/

Discussion: Wait time from diagnosis to surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 2, 2023

I hope you found some resolution! I’m unsure how surgeons decide to use post surgery drains....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1026448/

Discussion: I came through the surgery just fine!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 3 6:31am

That’s great! I’m 57 had left breast mastectomy in October. I finished radiation March 26th. I’m...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058287/

Discussion: Who Else Has Decided NOT To Have Implants or Reconstructive Surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 27 11:01am

You can try calling the doctor that did the biopsy for information. My situation we found...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1070019/

Discussion: What treatment should I expect when mass found in breast?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 18 7:42am

Hi, I was stage 0 DCIS but after surgery level 3. This meant radiation and AI....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1078936/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with DCIS: How do I know what questions to ask?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 1 10:32am

I'm going to be taking something, so I visited my dentist this week. He and the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1111924/

Discussion: Early stage breast cancer put on bisphosphonate (Zometa)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 25 11:24pm

The other issue/word you could be thinking of is cording. That affects the arm and the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106399/

Discussion: Pain, tenderness return 10 months after lumpectomy: What does it mean?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 16 7:49am

Hi @deannajean -- I agree that waiting for test results and all the uncertainties can be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/837647/

Discussion: Today I will know if I have the genetic genes for cancer.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2023

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